Police are cracking down on yobs following a spate of anti-social behaviour in playing fields - which included a dog walker being hit in the face with a brick

Over the past few weeks there have been a number of anti social incidents reported in Werrington which has included youths damaging play equipment and exposing themselves, littering, arson attacks and a dog walker being attacked with a brick.

Fencing around play equipment which was installed by Werrington Parish Council, at Meigh Road Playing Fields at a cost of £90,000, has also been damaged.

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“One of our residents, a woman walking her dog had a brick thrown at her.

“Luckily it just grazed her ear but if that had hit her in the face it would have caused a lot of damage.

Pictured is Kenn Griffiths by some of the damage caused at Meigh Road Playing fields, Werrington

“We have been working very closely with the police and local young people to combat an increase in ASB over the past 12 months.

“Clearly our efforts are paying off as on this occasion local children who use the area named an offender and our PCSOs quickly responded. They are currently carrying out enquiries involving an individual who is not a resident of Werrington.”

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A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police, said: "Tackling anti-social behaviour is a priority for Staffordshire Police and anyone involved in such activity will be dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

“We encourage members of our communities to report any concerns directly to us on 101, or chat with their local PCSO at one of their regular drop-in surgeries. You can also report crime anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."